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MF04 VTL

2004 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Punto56,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VTL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,516 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,278 miles

Corrosion on rear springs

Corrosion starting under o/s rear inner wing

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear shocker top mount bushes splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mid mount from gearbox to floor (6.1.D.1a)

Corrosion on rear springs

Corrosion starting under o/s rear inner wing

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear shocker top mount bushes splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,717 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,704 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre cracking and splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cracking and splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,643 miles

Slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 21,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,507 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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MF04 VTL is a 2004 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF04 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF04 VTL registered?

MF04 VTL is a 2004 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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